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  • April 28, 2020
    Matthew Vernon Franken, 44, Luverne, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at his home.        In accordance with Minnesota Executive Order and CDC guidelines, a private family visitation was held. A ceremony to celebrate Matt’s life will be at a later date.        Matthew Franken was born on March 16, 1976, to Larry and Pamela (Harnack) Franken at the Luverne Community Hospital in Luverne…
  • April 21, 2020
    Warner H. Muns, 89, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, died Monday, April 20, 2020, at the Primrose Retirement Communities in Sioux Falls.        A private family graveside service is at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. To live-stream the committal service, go to https://www.facebook.com/DingmannFH        Arrangements are provided by Dingmann Funeral Home of Luverne,…
  • April 21, 2020
    Julie Klomparens, 48, Luverne, died peacefully Thursday, April 16, 2020, at her home in Luverne.        In accordance with the CDC and Minnesota Department of Health guidelines, a private family service will take place, with burial at Hillside Cemetery in Edgerton.        Arrangements are with the Colonial Funeral Chapel in Edgerton, www.edgertonburialassociation.com.               (0423 DN)
  • April 21, 2020
    Jason King, 55, Luverne, died Monday, April 13, 2020, at his home.        A private family service will take place at a later date.        Arrangements are provided by Dingmann Funeral Home of Luverne, www.dingmannandsons.com.         (0423 DN)
  • April 21, 2020
    Maxine J. Brown, 91, Hills, died Friday, April 17, 2020, at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills.        A private family service will be held.        Arrangements are provided by the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne, www.hartquistfuneral.com.                 (0423 DN)
  • April 21, 2020
    Sheila R. Knebel, 66, Valley Springs, South Dakota, died Saturday, April 18, 2020, at home surrounded by family after a long illness.        Due to the ongoing virus crisis, there will be no service at this time. A date will be announced for a Celebration of Life event in the fall. Correspondence can be mailed to Tom Knebel, 200 Southside Ave., Valley Springs, SD 57068. The family requests no…
  • April 21, 2020
    Rae Peterson Selvy, 88, Indian Orchard, Massachusetts, died Wednesday, April 18, 2020, at Baystate Medical Center.        A memorial service will be at Orchard Covenant Church at a later date.         Rae Peterson was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, to Paul Raymond and Adelaide Peterson. When she was nine, her family moved to Springfield, Massachusetts, where she attended local schools and…
  • April 21, 2020
    Steven Orlen “Steve” Nath, 68, Luverne, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.        A private family graveside service was Friday at St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery in Luverne.        Steven Nath was born Jan. 14, 1952, to Orlen and Corinne (Ruddy) Nath in Luverne. He graduated from Luverne High School in 1970. He later earned his associate’s degree from…
  • April 21, 2020
    Esther Ruth Fodness, 102, Tucson, Arizona, died Thursday, April 9, 2020, at her home in Tucson.        Esther Herrmann was born Dec. 3, 1917, to Henry and Anna (Hagen) Herrmann of Beaver Creek.        Interment will be in the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, where her husband is also interred.        She is survived by three daughters and two sons; 12 grandchildren; and 23…
  • April 14, 2020
    John Joseph Buysse, 75, Granite Falls, died Monday, April 6, 2020.        Due to the current health concerns, the family is planning a funeral Mass and Celebration of Life at a later date.        John Joseph Buysse was born Aug. 11, 1944, to Leo and Mary (Vandendries) Buysse in Marshall. He attended school in Luverne and graduated and enlisted in the Marines in 1962.        John served in the…
  • April 14, 2020
    Eva Lu Hemme, 98, Luverne, died Friday, April 10, 2020, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage.        A private family graveside service will be Tuesday, April 14, at the Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. A celebration of Eva Lu’s life will be at a later date.        Eva Lu Margaret Mann was born on Jan. 10, 1922, to Albert and Hilda (Wulf) Mann of Luverne. She was raised on the Mann homestead and…
  • April 14, 2020
    Alberta Mae Kremin, 76, Ash Creek, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020, surrounded by her family at home.        A private family service will be Friday, April 10, at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. A celebration of Alberta’s life will be at a later date.        Alberta Kruger was born Nov. 3, 1943, to Martin and Elizabeth (Giesen) Kruger in Steen. She was raised in Ash Creek and baptized into the…
  • April 07, 2020
    Erling Milton Severtson, 88, Kenneth, died Monday, April 6, 2020, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne.        A private family Christian graveside service will be Thursday, April 9, at the Kenneth Cemetery in rural Kenneth.        Erling Severtson was born on Dec. 28, 1931, to Bernhard and Sena (Anderson) Severtson on the family farm near Kenneth. He was baptized and confirmed at Kenneth…
  • April 07, 2020
    Alice Lorraine Severtson, 93, Hills, died Wednesday, March 25, at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills.        A funeral with Christian burial will take place at a later date. Memorials may be given to Tuff Memorial Home in Hills.        Alice Wiesner was born on April 22, 1926, to Louie and Agnes (Koppman) Wiesner near Clear Lake, South Dakota, where she grew up in a farming community. She attended…
  • March 31, 2020
    Card showers        Loren and Shirley Fick will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 4. Greetings may be sent to them at 989 124th Avenue, Luverne, MN 56156.
  • March 31, 2020
    Alice L. Severtson, 93, Pipestone, died Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills.        Burial will be in the Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery in Hills. A funeral service will be at a later date.        Condolences may be shared directly with the family or on Alice’s Tribute Wall at www.hartquistfuneral.com            Arrangements are provided by Hartquist Funeral Home of…
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